Introduction
Overview
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Software versions and exercise files
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1. Masking 101
Creating basic mask shapes
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Using advanced parametric shapes
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Basic mask shape editing
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Masking in the Layer panel
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Working with mask parameters
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Animating masks
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Creating vignettes
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2. Free-Form Masking
Masking with the Pen tool
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Editing a mask path
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Using RotoBezier masks
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Targeting masks for animation
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Setting the first vertex point
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3. Variable-Mask Feathering in After Effects CS6
The basics of variable-mask feathering
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Exploring variable-mask feathering options
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Exploring visual effects applications
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4. Managing Multiple Masks
Exploring mask modes
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Fading mask opacity
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5. Masks and Effects
Using targeted treatments
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Compositing options in After Effects CC
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Filling mask shapes
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Following mask paths
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6. Track Mattes
Using alpha mattes
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Grouping track matte pairs
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Working with luma mattes
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Animating mattes
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7. Stencils
Using Stencil Luma
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Using Stencil Alpha
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Using effects with stencils
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Stacking stencils
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8. Mask Tracking in After Effects CC
Rigid Mask Tracker
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Face Tracker
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9. Quizzlers
Quizzler challenges
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Quizzler solution one: One word at a time
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Quizzler solution two: Stroke drawing direction
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10. Sidebars
Idea corner one: More masks and effects
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Understanding track matter rendering order
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Exploring mask interpolation
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Idea corner two: Transition effects
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Idea corner three: Sequenced layers as mattes
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Ex_Files_AE_Apprentice_05_Transparency_Update.zip
(897.8 MB)